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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.13, 776.12 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.13, 776.12 and 482.49 is: 722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.13 : 776.12 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.13/776.12 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.13x = 776.12 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.13x = 374,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,467.73/518.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.73

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